STAR GAZING

World-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusively for tabloid!

Aries (March 20 — April 19) When your ruler Mars moved into Libra to accent all forms of alliances in midNovember you began a cycle that involved teamwork. As much as you enjoy being deeply involved in plans with those closest to you, they’ve had the final word. Still their ideas are worth at least listening to. Taurus (April 20 — May 20) The time has come to tackle certain issues with those closest to you at work or at home. In some cases you’d convinced yourself these didn’t matter and with others you had no idea what to say. Now that charming Venus is in this portion of your chart you can expect discussions to go smoothly. Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Practical obstacles are one thing. But judging by the clash between the Sun and expansive Jupiter, which is currently accenting family or domestic matters, issues close to home could mean you must rethink plans, possibly overnight. Tedious as this may be, don’t try to sidestep them. These must take priority. Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Although you’re facing several disruptive issues, they’re not serious problems, just a nuisance. Ironically they’re giving you a very good excuse to alter ongoing, but increasingly unworkable arrangements. This is particularly handy since you’re dealing with tricky situations. Leo (July 23 — August 22) It seems you either underestimated the complexity of certain commitments or guessed wrongly about your available free time. Whatever the case, tempting as it is to try to fit everything in, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Cut back on your plans now and you’ll be less rushed and do better. Virgo (August 23 — September 22) Having organised them long ago you’re disinclined to rethink certain activities you undertake out of habit. However, changes in circumstances are forcing you to alter these and at the same time several other elements of your life. While inevitably this would be disruptive, it gives you the opportunity to do an update. Libra (September 23 — October 22) For ages you’ve known you’d have to tackle complex matters on the domestic front. But either you lacked the time or were short of facts. Now you’re not only able to fit these in, you’ve got the necessary information. Next is the most challenging part, raising those issues with others. Scorpio (October 23 — November 21) While you can’t ignore the differences between what others are saying and the facts, at least as you understand them, you’re urged to think carefully about what you question or even mention. It could be you got certain details wrong or somebody else did. Until you know what’s what, say nothing. Sagittarius (November 22 — December 21) The recent Sagittarius New Moon may have got you looking at several situations from a different angle, which is timely. But tricky situations are preventing you from putting those ideas into motion, at least right away. Organise the plans you have in mind so when the moment to act comes you’ll be ready. Capricorn (December 22 — January 19) Long ago you learnt the danger of relying on the good intentions of others. Yet the sincerity of one particular individual managed to overcome your wariness. You’re now beginning to wonder if you were mistaken. The fact is very few approach tasks with the thoroughness you do. Aquarius (January 20 — February 17) During periods of rapid change such as this, even seemingly simple arrangements can go amiss. Should that happen as is likely, don’t read anything negative into events. Rather, straightforward as those plans seem, they’re part of a far-reaching cycle of transformation. Pisces (February 18 — March 19) Watching others argue about who’s responsible for what is annoying mostly because it’s a waste of time. But it can also upset them and you. Under other circumstances you’d be encouraged to intervene. In this case, however, it’s best to sidestep those clashes. They’re far more complex than you realise.